Just a few dozens kilometers away from Jotunheimen National Park, the weather was much better. So, we decided to go on an overnight kayak trip in Nærøyfjord. Continue reading Kayaking in Nærøyfjord
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Bergen, the City of Rain?
Bergen ist known to be the rain captial of Norway (if not the whole world). During my stay this year, however, I was exceptionally lucky with the weather. Continue reading Bergen, the City of Rain?
Back to the Fjord of the South
At the end of my stay in Montenegro, I returned once more to Kotor, which I really enjoyed already during my previous visit the year before. Continue reading Back to the Fjord of the South
Europe’s Deepest Gorge
Who would have thought that the deepest gorge in Europe is located in Montenegro? I only learned that from my guide book, and immediately decided to visit it. Continue reading Europe’s Deepest Gorge
About Black and Other Lakes
Durmitor National Park ist one of the most beautiful regions of the Montenegrin mountains – or, at least, one of the most visited: Daily, hundreds of tourists are taken here by bus from the coast. At Crno Jezero, they get out for maybe half an hour, before returning back to the coast. However, there is much more to explore here! Continue reading About Black and Other Lakes
Fjord of the South
From Dubrovnik, I continued down the coast to the South, into Montenegro. Even while I was still on the bus on my way to Kotor, I had already decided that I really like this area. Continue reading Fjord of the South
Things to know about Dubrovnik
When you are travelling, you can learn quite a few things. For me, my stay in Dubrovnik meant learning some things about the city that I did not expect – mainly because these were things a travel guide will not really talk about. Continue reading Things to know about Dubrovnik
Flying High and Walking Deep Down
My second visit to the Grand Canyon was somehow completely different than the first one: In 2003, I was already speechless when just standing at the rim, and looking down into the canyon. This time, however, I needed a bit more to be in awe again. Continue reading Flying High and Walking Deep Down
Geysers, and Bisons, and (no) Bears! Oh, My!
Winter has not yet left Yellowstone National Park either – at least during the night with lows down to 19° F (-7° C). During the day, however, it was nice and sunny, and we could thoroughly enjoy the world's oldest national park. Continue reading Geysers, and Bisons, and (no) Bears! Oh, My!
Winter Wonderland Yosemite
I intended this trip to be my summer holiday, and I expected to enjoy (at least) spring-like temperatures in Yosemite. However, here it is still winter: Sub-zero temperatures at night, and a (snow) storm passing through. Continue reading Winter Wonderland Yosemite